Simvastatin Prescribing at CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,313
Total Quantity
77.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
CHINEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,313 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,184 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,184 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.7% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.